The 60-room Atrion Hotel is a somewhat dated, mid-range city property with a great central location in Heraklion, walking distance to many major attractions. Despite some minor wear and tear and lingering cigarette smells from when the hotel allowed smoking, it's comfortable and a good value. Although sporting old-fashioned decor, rooms are clean and well-equipped with furnished balconies, mini-fridges, flat-screen satellite TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Free, fresh and plentiful breakfast buffets are a favorite with guests, and half- and full-board meal plans are available for the on-site restaurant. A chic lobby bar and dedicated conference floor are on-site, but there are no wellness facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and garage parking is available for a fee. Consider the similarly priced Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a rooftop pool.
The 60-room Atrion Hotel is a somewhat dated, mid-range city property with a great central location in Heraklion, walking distance to many major attractions. Despite some minor wear and tear and lingering cigarette smells from when the hotel allowed smoking, it's comfortable and a good value. Although sporting old-fashioned decor, rooms are clean and well-equipped with furnished balconies, mini-fridges, flat-screen satellite TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Free, fresh and plentiful breakfast buffets are a favorite with guests, and half- and full-board meal plans are available for the on-site restaurant. A chic lobby bar and dedicated conference floor are on-site, but there are no wellness facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and garage parking is available for a fee. Consider the similarly priced Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a rooftop pool.
The 164-room, upscale Aquila Atlantis Hotel has an excellent central location near many sites and a 15-minute drive from the airport, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Neutral-tone guest rooms are sophisticated, outfitted with marble bathrooms, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, as well as free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Notable features include a well-reviewed restaurant that serves a free, rich breakfast, and bar, a variety of spa services, and two small outdoor pools -- one covered and one rooftop pool with a breathtaking view of the harbor. However, some room views are of the street and there have been complaints of noise from neighboring rooms. Travelers may prefer the more homey and colorful Lato Boutique Hotel, which is closer to the waterfront but lacks a pool.
The 164-room, upscale Aquila Atlantis Hotel has an excellent central location near many sites and a 15-minute drive from the airport, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Neutral-tone guest rooms are sophisticated, outfitted with marble bathrooms, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, as well as free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Notable features include a well-reviewed restaurant that serves a free, rich breakfast, and bar, a variety of spa services, and two small outdoor pools -- one covered and one rooftop pool with a breathtaking view of the harbor. However, some room views are of the street and there have been complaints of noise from neighboring rooms. Travelers may prefer the more homey and colorful Lato Boutique Hotel, which is closer to the waterfront but lacks a pool.
A swimmable sandy beachfront, great food, and ample facilities make the three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive Agapi Beach Hotel a solid option for families and couples. It’s a 15-minute drive to central Heraklion -- but with three pools, four restaurants, three bars, ample kids’ facilities, hosted adult recreation, and daily evening entertainment, guests won’t have much reason to leave (which might explain why there's a shortage of sun loungers). There’s also a spa and gym, although these aren’t the hotel’s strong points, and a beachfront water-sports kiosk adds recreational options. The 308 rooms aren’t as well-presented as the public areas, but are comfortable and come with marble bathrooms, a fridge, free bottled water, and furnished outdoor spaces. The free Wi-Fi is decent, even reaching the beach, and there’s free private parking. For better spa facilities, try Candia Maris Resort & Spa.
A swimmable sandy beachfront, great food, and ample facilities make the three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive Agapi Beach Hotel a solid option for families and couples. It’s a 15-minute drive to central Heraklion -- but with three pools, four restaurants, three bars, ample kids’ facilities, hosted adult recreation, and daily evening entertainment, guests won’t have much reason to leave (which might explain why there's a shortage of sun loungers). There’s also a spa and gym, although these aren’t the hotel’s strong points, and a beachfront water-sports kiosk adds recreational options. The 308 rooms aren’t as well-presented as the public areas, but are comfortable and come with marble bathrooms, a fridge, free bottled water, and furnished outdoor spaces. The free Wi-Fi is decent, even reaching the beach, and there’s free private parking. For better spa facilities, try Candia Maris Resort & Spa.
Overlooking the blue Gulf of Heraklion, the Kronos Hotel offers value accommodation near the city's port, sights, and restaurants. Family owners here welcome primarily leisure couples, and contemporary layouts are in keeping with the city location, although they're low on frills. The 32 air-conditioned rooms have simple decor with romantic touches, balconies, and views of the sea or city. However, they can be noisy. Breakfast is the only meal offered, although a bar serves drinks all day, and unlimited bottled water is free. Budget-conscious travelers seeking a pool should check out the Prince of Lillies, although beach settings here are less central.
Overlooking the blue Gulf of Heraklion, the Kronos Hotel offers value accommodation near the city's port, sights, and restaurants. Family owners here welcome primarily leisure couples, and contemporary layouts are in keeping with the city location, although they're low on frills. The 32 air-conditioned rooms have simple decor with romantic touches, balconies, and views of the sea or city. However, they can be noisy. Breakfast is the only meal offered, although a bar serves drinks all day, and unlimited bottled water is free. Budget-conscious travelers seeking a pool should check out the Prince of Lillies, although beach settings here are less central.
Set in the mountains just 20 minutes’ drive to Heraklion, the mid-range, 34-room Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is a rustic, family-run property offering a genuine look into Cretan life and culture. Simple, stone-and-concrete rooms feel spartan yet delightfully authentic, and have modern comforts including air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and lovely outdoor spaces. A gorgeous pool, two restaurants, and beautiful terraced bar with breathtaking views are welcome amenities, and the charming village grounds have a traditional loom weaver, blacksmith’s workshop, historical museum, and various shops. All food is locally sourced, and workshops in traditional crafts provide further learning opportunities.The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the beach, so travelers wanting a modern hotel closer to the coast should consider Hotel LiLi.
Set in the mountains just 20 minutes’ drive to Heraklion, the mid-range, 34-room Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is a rustic, family-run property offering a genuine look into Cretan life and culture. Simple, stone-and-concrete rooms feel spartan yet delightfully authentic, and have modern comforts including air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and lovely outdoor spaces. A gorgeous pool, two restaurants, and beautiful terraced bar with breathtaking views are welcome amenities, and the charming village grounds have a traditional loom weaver, blacksmith’s workshop, historical museum, and various shops. All food is locally sourced, and workshops in traditional crafts provide further learning opportunities.The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the beach, so travelers wanting a modern hotel closer to the coast should consider Hotel LiLi.
The three-and-a-half-pearl GDM Megaron Hotel is a boutique hotel in a historical building with fresh and modern interiors. It has a central location in Heraklion, overlooking the Old Harbor, and is close to several restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and tourist attractions. The rooftop, with lovely views of the Aegean Sea, has a swimming pool as well as a bar serving drinks and Mediterranean cuisine. The main restaurant is open throughout the day and serves a free American buffet breakfast each morning. The 58 rooms feature classic designs and offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; with either city or sea views. Meeting and event spaces and a business center appeal to business travelers, though travelers are largely tourists. Those looking for a beachfront location can also consider Agapi Beach Hotel.
The three-and-a-half-pearl GDM Megaron Hotel is a boutique hotel in a historical building with fresh and modern interiors. It has a central location in Heraklion, overlooking the Old Harbor, and is close to several restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and tourist attractions. The rooftop, with lovely views of the Aegean Sea, has a swimming pool as well as a bar serving drinks and Mediterranean cuisine. The main restaurant is open throughout the day and serves a free American buffet breakfast each morning. The 58 rooms feature classic designs and offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; with either city or sea views. Meeting and event spaces and a business center appeal to business travelers, though travelers are largely tourists. Those looking for a beachfront location can also consider Agapi Beach Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Galaxy Hotel Iraklio has well-designed spaces for a quiet, relaxing city stay. A small pool lined with loungers forms the heart of the hotel, with a fine-dining restaurant and well-reviewed lounge both featuring outdoor terraces overlooking the area. All 127 rooms are well-designed and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus upgrades such as living areas and whirlpool tubs. Meeting spaces, executive rooms, and a business center appeal to business travelers, though travelers are largely tourists. The city location is convenient, and sites such as the Archaeological Museum are within a 15- to 20-minute walk. Those looking to be even closer may prefer the Lato Boutique Hotel, which also has colorful rooms and harbor views.
The upper-middle-range Galaxy Hotel Iraklio has well-designed spaces for a quiet, relaxing city stay. A small pool lined with loungers forms the heart of the hotel, with a fine-dining restaurant and well-reviewed lounge both featuring outdoor terraces overlooking the area. All 127 rooms are well-designed and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus upgrades such as living areas and whirlpool tubs. Meeting spaces, executive rooms, and a business center appeal to business travelers, though travelers are largely tourists. The city location is convenient, and sites such as the Archaeological Museum are within a 15- to 20-minute walk. Those looking to be even closer may prefer the Lato Boutique Hotel, which also has colorful rooms and harbor views.
A colorful and modern boutique hotel close to all of Heraklion’s main attractions, Lato Boutique Hotel is a welcoming, stylish getaway for singles, couples, and older families interested in exploring both the main town and the rest of Crete. Rooms and suites are spacious and modern, with bright, contemporary decor, and higher-tier rooms even have private balconies with town or sea views. Some, however, are quite small and can get noisy. The hotel is home to three restaurants -- one with rooftop views; another is where the free, extensive buffet breakfast is served daily. There's also a bar, and the hotel has a small spa with a hot tub and a fitness room, and there are business facilities such as meeting rooms and a business center.
A colorful and modern boutique hotel close to all of Heraklion’s main attractions, Lato Boutique Hotel is a welcoming, stylish getaway for singles, couples, and older families interested in exploring both the main town and the rest of Crete. Rooms and suites are spacious and modern, with bright, contemporary decor, and higher-tier rooms even have private balconies with town or sea views. Some, however, are quite small and can get noisy. The hotel is home to three restaurants -- one with rooftop views; another is where the free, extensive buffet breakfast is served daily. There's also a bar, and the hotel has a small spa with a hot tub and a fitness room, and there are business facilities such as meeting rooms and a business center.
